In the heart of the Zhongnan Mountains, adjacent to the Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple, stands a venerable witness to the passage of time – a 1,400-year-old ginkgo tree. This majestic specimen has become a focal point of admiration, attracting crowds from far and wide, as it releases a cascade of golden leaves, transforming the temple grounds into a breathtaking sea of … [Read more...] about An Ancient Chinese Ginkgo Tree Drops an Ocean of Golden Leaves
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Uber-wealthy couple makes unprecedented move with $300 million land: ‘To protect nature from being devoured’
In a remarkable display of philanthropy, Kris Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia, and her late husband Doug Tompkins, co-founder of The North Face Inc. and Esprit, made history with an extraordinary $345 million land donation in South America. Their unprecedented gift, completed in 2019, stands as the largest private land donation ever recorded, reflecting a commitment to … [Read more...] about Uber-wealthy couple makes unprecedented move with $300 million land: ‘To protect nature from being devoured’
Man Refuses to Give Up His Farm in the Middle of Tokyo Airport, Continues to Grow Vegetables by the Runway
Living between between taxiways and a runway. Narita International Airport, located in the city of Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, is one of the busiest airports in the country. It serves as the main international gateway for Tokyo and handles a large number of passengers and cargo every year. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of this vibrant place, there is an … [Read more...] about Man Refuses to Give Up His Farm in the Middle of Tokyo Airport, Continues to Grow Vegetables by the Runway
Wild turkey population is declining rapidly, puzzling scientists: ‘It may be a bunch of things all adding together’
Wild turkeys, symbolic of Thanksgiving and a cherished part of America's wildlife, are facing a concerning decline in population, according to a recent study reported by The Washington Post. Once on the brink of endangerment following World War II, conservation efforts successfully revived their numbers by 2004, reaching around seven million wild turkeys across the U.S. … [Read more...] about Wild turkey population is declining rapidly, puzzling scientists: ‘It may be a bunch of things all adding together’
This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation
A compassionate Brazilian priest helps homeless dogs get adopted by having them join his church’s service every Sunday. Everybody’s welcome at the house of God – shouldn’t that be true for animals, too? A priest in Brazil thinks so. Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes typically celebrates the Sunday mass with some special guests – the forgotten stray dogs of Gravatá. … [Read more...] about This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation